The accessory plugs into a USB port on the back of a computer, and requires a hub and power supply to work.

Significant hardware upgrades have been included in the second-gen model, including a 1080p full-colour 16:9 camera, a 3D sensor, infrared functionality, and a wider field of vision to capture more of the action.

Kinect for Windows v2 will be compatible with a number of PC games, as well as consumer and business software.